Answer to Question #52661 in Sociology for Debby

Question

Write brief notes on egoistic, anomic and fatalistic suicide

Answer 1

EGOISTIC
The state of beingconcerned with satisfying one’s own desires. It is when a person has an
exaggerated feeling of self-importance above anyone else. One can also be said
to be self-centered in such a case.
ANOMIC
The conditionwhere a group of individuals or a community is known for the lack of social
norms. Can be defined the state of being socially alienated or disoriented.
FATAL SUICIDE
A suicide attemptthat leaves one dead. Can include cases such as taking poisonous substances
such as acids. In most countries, if one is found trying to commit suicide, he
or she is liable to imprisonment.